Job Description :

New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence, and authority averaging 90 million unique monthly viewers. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television, and commerce.

The Entertainment team at the New York Post delivers readers their daily fix of celebrity news and pop culture with wit, authority, and an unfiltered edge. From the latest in TV, movies, and music to Broadway buzz and viral celebrity moments, the team covers it all with a sharp eye for what’s trending and what’s worth talking about. Whether it's exclusive interviews, red carpet roundups, or deep dives into Hollywood happenings, the Entertainment desk keeps readers in the know—and always entertained.

We are seeking an experienced Entertainment Music Reporter (Mon-Fri, 10-6pmET) to join our entertainment digital team. We are looking for someone who loves all things entertainment and can think strategically, collaborate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment.

Note: The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 10-6pm ET. However, candidates need to be flexible as they are expected to secure and attend concerts, private listening events and red carpets for reviews and exclusive interviews.

**New York-based candidate is preferable

Responsibilities:

Be The Post’s authority in music, crafting concert and album reviews, trusted critical commentary, artist profiles, in-depth features and trend pieces
Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry contacts, leveraging extensive network connections to land exclusive interviews, access breaking news, and enhance the depth and breadth of the Post’s music coverage
Secure and attend press invites to concerts, red carpets, private listening parties, local music New York events and more
Capable of crafting multiple SEO-optimized news stories daily related to music and entertainment daily
Produce high-quality, engaging pieces with attention-grabbing headlines and clean and compelling copy while meeting stringent deadlines
Balance writing digital content and more longform, in-depth feature print stories
Strategically analyze the daily music news cycle and trending topics to identify relevant and engaging story angles
Collaborate seamlessly with various departments, including social media, video, and photo, to enhance daily news coverage and present stories effectively across different platforms
Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation by making informed decisions and working independently in a fast-paced news environment
Remain adaptable and ready to assist with editing tasks as necessary, contributing to the overall quality and success of the content produced
Conduct on-camera interviews, and present engaging video segments for online platforms and social media channels, as needed

Qualifications:

Music enthusiast with at least 5 years of experience in entertainment and celebrity breaking news, with a strong portfolio of published music articles and reviews
In-depth music knowledge of both historic rock musicians and the hottest artists on the Billboard Hot 100 list
Deep existing relationships with industry representatives, event publicists and sources
Crucial that the candidate can balance writing longform print features and also pivot to breaking exclusive reporting for digital
Excellent on-camera presence and comfortability in front of the camera
Flexibility in covering live pop culture events (i.e. Oscars, Golden Globes, etc.) and working outside traditional business hours when needed
Strong knowledge of the music entertainment industry, including current trends and key players
Demonstrated exceptional news judgment, as well as outstanding writing and reporting abilities
Proficiency in time management and multitasking, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines effectively
Critical understanding of SEO principles and the ability to optimize content accordingly
Knowledge of traffic analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Parse.ly, and an understanding of how to utilize them effectively
Experience with content management systems, particularly WordPress, as well as proficiency in photo editing software

Note: This role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of being on-sitein the New York metro area four days per week (subject to change). Forcandidates based in Los Angeles, the position is currently remote (also subject to change).

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.

Pay Range: $75k - $90k

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